the big deal. that is where we are right now and what we need. >> maria, what is the political burden? because, ultimately, all of this is viewed through a political lens. the winners and the losers. >> absolutely. >> who holds the bag? what is the political burden? >> here is the reason i believe that mitchell mcconnell ended up offering his plan. he understands, as well as other republicans who are becoming very nervous about who is going to take the blame if we do go into default, they are understanding republicans will take the blame. what they have not understood up to now when you negotiate you have to put something that is your cow on the table. they haven't done nothing to put their sacred cows on the table. president obama and the democrats have offered up changes in medicare and social security. the sacred cows for american families and don't know that because they understand we are at a crossroads. republicans do not understand that. if we go into default, they will take the blame on thi